Archive · 19 Jun 2025
NBA's Zach Edey Faces Reckless Driving Charge After Speeding Incident
Zach Edey, a basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies and former Purdue star, got in trouble with the law.
He was driving way too fast in Indiana and was stopped by a police officer.
Edey, who used to be a great college player, was going over 100 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone.
He told the officer he was trying to pass another car, but got charged with reckless driving.
Now he has to go to court.
He played at Purdue University and was drafted to the NBA.
NBA rookie Zach Edey was charged with reckless driving in Indiana.
Edey was clocked driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone.
The incident happened on State Road 25 near West Point, Indiana.
Edey told the officer he was "trying to pass a vehicle."
His court hearing is scheduled for June 23 in Tippecanoe County.
- Who
- Zach Edey, an NBA rookie and former Purdue basketball player.
- What
- Zach Edey was charged with reckless driving and speeding.
- When
- The incident occurred on May 1, with a court hearing scheduled for June 23.
- Where
- Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- Why
- Edey was caught speeding at 101 mph in a 55 mph zone.
- Suspect
- Zach Edey
- Charge
- Reckless Driving and Speeding
- Location
- Tippecanoe County, Indiana
- Speed
- 101 mph in a 55 mph zone
- Court Date
- June 23
- Team
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Former Team
- Purdue University